Project Manager I

Job Summary:

Under general direction develops and implements project management functions associated with UWMs Office of Community Empowerment and Institutional Inclusivity (CEII). Serves as a subject matter expert in CEII projects creates project plans tracks project budget and progress to completion and works with partners to align CEII programming and funding with those plans.

• Creates a project plan monitors progress and performance against the project plan and identifies resolves or escalates risks and issues.
  • Leads overall project definition solution identification and implementation.
  • Oversees the procurement and management of service providers and consultants that perform work related to the initiatives.
  • Engages in problem-solving and seeks out resources to address project implementation challenges.
  • Establishes measures to determine the success of projects and ensures that all targets and requirements are met.
  • Reports project status and issues to the Vice Chancellor committees or other relevant leadership proactively and regularly.
• Facilitates the estimation of project costs resources and time required to complete the assigned phase of a project and monitors activities negotiates for resources and assigns tasks to ensure these targets are met. Follows established change control processes if targets can no longer be met.
• Prepares regular reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team.
  • Develops and implements analytic tools to identify and track project goals and progress.
  • Identifies tracks and analyzes performance metrics to identify areas of improvement.
  • Provides ongoing oversight and support to ensure that measures are being used effectively.
  • Establishes and maintains adequate recordkeeping and ensures access to all project-related records.
  • Engages in transparent communication throughout the life cycle of the project with the Vice Chancellor and other relevant partners.
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• Sets priorities allocates tasks and collaborates with project staff to meet project targets and milestones
  • Partners with leadership to identify develop communicate and implement strategies policies and programs for CEII.

• Serves as primary contact with public and private partners to answer questions establish partnerships or provide reports/updates regarding projects.

Compensation:

$75000 - $85000 Final compensation will be based on the candidates knowledge skills and experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Public Administration Business Nonprofit Management or related field.
• 2 years of experience designing and executing administrative projects or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to this position.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Basic proficiency in project management software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Public Administration Business Nonprofit Management or related field.
• 4 or more years of experience designing and executing large administrative projects or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to this position.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in project management software.

How to Apply:

Complete application materials must includea cover letter and detailed resumeaddressing educational and professional level work experience as it relates to all minimum and preferred qualifications.

Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior tosubmittingthe online of therequired documents listedprior to the application deadlinewill bemarked asincompleteand will not beconsidered.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Finalist candidates(s)will be asked toprovide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

Apply electronically by the application deadline date ofAugust 23 2026. Questions about this position should be directed toAngelee Vangat.

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.